sulfonylurea
noun
sul·fo·nyl·urea
ˌsəl-fə-ˌnil-ˈyu̇r-ē-ə 
: any of several hypoglycemic compounds related to the sulfonamides and used in the oral treatment of diabetes
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This effect means that cinnamon supplements can enhance the glucose-lowering effect of prescription medications, such as sulfonylureas or insulin, especially when taken in concentrated form rather than as a sprinkle of the spice.
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Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2026
The researchers specifically compared women taking metformin alone with those only taking another class of blood glucose-lowering medication called sulfonylurea.
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New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2026
The researchers specifically compared women taking metformin alone with those only taking another class of blood glucose-lowering medication called sulfonylurea.
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New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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sulfonylurea
noun
sul·fo·nyl·urea
variants
or chiefly British sulphonylurea
: any of several hypoglycemic compounds (as glipizide and tolbutamide) related to the sulfonamides and used in the oral treatment of type 2 diabetes
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